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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTI SESSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,025 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,904 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats   225  
iPod integration   199 199
Rear spoiler   479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
Heated front seats   199  
iPod integration   176 176
Rear spoiler   310 310
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 0 1,568 486
Destination 820 650 650
Total Price $28,845 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $27,724 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,367
Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTI SESSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,845$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,9500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$27,724$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,7580-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,966$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTINew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGTI SESSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,025$1,075$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7580-1,183

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTINew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in98.7 in
Length167.5 in161.1 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft327.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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